61.   It was an appropriate time to take advantage of current market conditions to increase the capital base of the company, the directors said.

62.   Korea Exchange Bank has been seeking foreign investment to help rebuild its depleted capital base.

63.   Moreover, the larger capital base would allow the company to be in a better position to capitalise on opportunities when the market recovers, TA Enterprise added.

64.   Mr Bruce said Ka Wah Bank would now look to raise funds by other means to keep its capital base comparable to competitors.

65.   Ong expects OSK with a strong capital base to continue making a profit this year.

66.   On the other hand, a strong capital base alone, though necessary, is not enough to ensure the growth of a sound bank.

67.   Problem loans of about half of all lending in the system have forced banks to set aside huge loan-loss reserves, eroding capital bases.

68.   Sallehuddin says the enlarged capital base will allow MBSB to expand its operations and take advantage of business opprtunities.

69.   South Korean banks are desperately seeking foreign investment to help rebuild their depleted capital base.

70.   Strengthening the domestic capital base is one of the best ways of protecting a country from the vagaries of short-term capital.